27 Jul 1933
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
1
County Clerk George Carroll releases figures showing expenditures of $149,545.49 for the past fiscal year, down from $202,394.68 the year before. The preliminary 1933-34 budget is $189,476 versus $183,920 approved for 1932-33, with estimated and actual revenues listed for the new year.
The document outlines a preliminary budget totaling $189,476 with a cash surplus of $28,380 and a tax-raising balance of $161,096. Final hearing on the budget and adoption of the final budget is scheduled for Friday August 9. Public inspection of the budget is available at the clerk's office and taxpayers may speak for or against provisions at the August 9 meeting.
Merchants in Chateau plan a free theatre ticket program for every dollar spent next Saturday. Showings include My Pal the King with Tom Mix and Betty Boop cartoons, with forenoon and afternoon matinees. Three door prizes offer certificates worth a dollar in merchandise.
The County Assessor Otto Wagnild completes full valuation and taxable valuation for all districts. He certifies figures to County Clerk George Carroll and County Superintendent Inez Eckford. Countywide property full value is 12,901,582 with taxable value 3,761,351. Chateau property totals 1,032,824 and taxable value 296,319.
Clint Core, 1932 Cha teau Country Club champion, made a solid run at Helena state tourney before losing in a tight semifinal in the fourth flight after wins over Henry Shaw and B C Nutter. His brother Jack Core competed in sixth flight and junior medal play, losing both matches.
Three day chautauqua begins August 2 at the high school auditorium with a morning junior program and evening concert by the Chateau band. Governor Frank H. Cooney headlines the first day with Mayor Burns introducing him, while Dr. Alfred Atkinson topics focus on Amusing Ourselves and What History Will Say About This Generation. Proceeds aid charities and community benefit. fiddler contest and circus attractions planned. tickets on sale at local stores and offices.
John G. Lonsdale and his son from St. Louis toured Chateau this week. Lonsdale Sr., a past president of the American Bankers Association, met local bankers and shared interest in regional history, including the naming of Choteau after Pierre Chouteau and noting a St. Louis loading avenue bearing the name. He cited descendants of the French founder in the city today.
A county report of typhoid at a pool is denied by Dr. R T ONeill health officer as unfounded. George Hoffman, convicted last December for the September murder, will be sentenced Friday at 2 PM by Judge R M Hattersley. The execution date must occur within 60 days after sentencing, barring a possible gubernatorial stay or commutation.
County figures show 37 hail policies valued at 29 550 00 the largest total on record for Teton County 74 159 acres insured with 3126 wheat 875 mustard 88 flax and 70 oats Policy values range 250 to 1920 per policy State Board rates set 10 per acre for wheat flax oats and 12 for mustard Premiums payable to county treasurer as part of tax receipts Changes after July 6 boosted wheat value and may raise totals Last year 17 policies insured at 19 641 00
The Conrad All-Stars issue a challenge to the Fairfield baseball team for a game in Chateau on Sunday August 20. Manager L P Kane notes Fairfield promised a return game but has not acted. The challenge aims to arrange a rematch with local business cooperation.
Miss Winona Gitchell, a graduate of Teton County High, scored 93 plus and tied for the highest grade in Hill County teachers examination conducted by the county superintendent. She earned a second grade certificate and was among two top scorers at North Montana College. Gitchell, active in 4-H, won a college scholarship. Parents: Mr and Mrs Jay Gitchel.
Nine Teton county delegates led by N W Edwards and J A Baart met with the State Highway Commission in Helena to seek funding and action under Roosevelt-era public works. They pressed for graveling the Choteau Dutton and Augusta Choteau routes and the Pendroy road, with two priority links to Helena Sieben and Fort Benton Big Sandy.
Helena merchants received a circular from a special committee of the Helena Retail Merchants exchange stating the Roosevelt industrial recovery act is in effect and to enforce it. It notes merchants may submit a voluntary code on wages hours and trade practices to be binding if approved. absent agreement, the government will act comprehensively. A meeting is set for Sunday afternoon and a follow up Monday July 31 to draft the code with publicity urged.
Miss Iona Davidson assistant at the county agent office leaves Tuesday for Flathead for a month long vacation. Miss Mabel Caskey fills her place. She travels with her parents Mr and Mrs Henn Davidson of Farmington and other relatives. They will visit Mrs Davidson's brother Paul Anderson and sister Edith Hannawalt in Polson.
Miss Helen Gorham travels to Seattle for a vacation visit. She plans sightseeing and rest, seeking a brief break from routine duties.
George Meakins pleaded guilty to grand larceny and received a three year penitentiary term from Judge R. M. Hattergley. He stole three sacks of wool from Pendroy and Bartley ranches, shipped it to Great Falls, and sold it as G. C. Baker. Deputies traced the wool and arrested him near Fairfield after he used the name Jack Evans. The arrest marks the sheriff’s seventh month of no major undetected crimes. Also, Mrs. M. K. Luther and family left for Bozeman to attend the Smith Hughes conference, with others accompanying to Butte en route.
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